Policies and plans about the Library's events and exhibitions

Bookplate offers a stunning event space with vibrant colours and elegant mid-century architecture, ideal for weddings, cocktail receptions, and corporate dinners. Tailored catering services include group lunches, teas, and more, with a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients to make your event memorable.

Attend our events and learn something new this November.

We are blooming with events for you to attend this October.

The National Library of Australia lends works from its collections to other libraries and to museums, galleries and other collecting institutions for the purpose of exhibition. The Library is also a borrower of works from individuals and institutions for the purpose of exhibition.

Friends of the Library enjoyed a lecture on the exhibition highlights with curator Dr Guy Hansen, and explored the gallery while getting to know other Friends members.

An exhibition preview event for Hopes & Fears: Australian Migration Stories.

A list of our exhibitions held from 1992 to 1999.

A list of our exhibitions held from 2000 to 2009.

Explore our exhibitions from 2020 and 2021, captured by the Australian Web Archive.